Overview - Instrument Panel CROSSMEMBER

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

It may be helpful to make drawings or take photos of any wires that are going to be loosened, removed and then installed. This assures the wires will be reconnected correctly.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Instrument Panel Crossmember

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Securing Bracket
- Left
- Welded to the body
Threaded Pin
- Quantity: 2
- 20 Nm
Deformation Element
- Driver side left
Expanding Rivet
- Quantity: 2
Bolt
- Quantity: 3
- 4.5 Nm
Deformation Element
- Driver side right
Deformation Element
- Front passenger side
Bolt
- Quantity: 2
- 1.5 Nm
Securing Bracket
- Right
- Welded to the body
Nut
- Quantity: 2
- 20 Nm
Crossmember
- For the instrument panel
- Removing and Installing. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CROSSMEMBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  CAUTION:
  If the crossmember is to be replaced with a new part, malfunctions due to faulty ground connections cannot be ruled out.
  - The ground connections must be free of paint, coating, and corrosion so that an error-free ground connection is guaranteed.
  - The contact surfaces for the left and right tunnel support must be free of paint on both sides. These serve as the main ground path.
Bolt
- Quantity: 3
- 4 Nm
- If one of the screws is overtightened when installing the heater and A/C unit, use the screw "N. 911.981.01" as a replacement.
Bolt
- Quantity: 2
- 20 Nm
Crash Bolster
- Removing and Installing. Refer to CRASH BOLSTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Bolt
- 20 Nm
Bolt
- Only driver side
- 20 Nm
Bolt
- 20 Nm